US Bridges

07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River

Fair

Clackamas County, Oregon · 7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O · Structure no. 0000000L1439382

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries07 S 03 E 16.00:
CrossesSouth Fork Molalla River
Location7.2 Miles SE of Molalla O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96222, -122.43278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 07 S 03 E 16.00: over South Fork Molalla River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.